CVE-2024-3440 SourceCodester Prison Management System edit_profile.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 8 Apr 2024 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin profile editor to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-3440?

CVE-2024-3440 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Prison Management System, published on 8 Apr 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /Admin/edit_profile.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-259693 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fast5 Prison Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-3440 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3440 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jrgr-wxrg-4cj3.